| ZIP Code | 17978 |
|---|---|
| City | Spring Glen |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Schuylkill County |
| Area Code | 272/570 |
| Elevation | 728 ft |
| Latitude | 40.616479 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.652263 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.49 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 5.2% ▼ 87% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 144 (74.6%) |
| Some College | 36 (18.7%) |
| Associates | 3 (1.6%) |
| Bachelors | 5 (2.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (2.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,444 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,300 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 125% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $875/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 206 |
| Vacant Units | 14 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 206 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 14 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.49 |
ZIP code 17978 is located in Spring Glen, Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. With a population of 670, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 17978 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,444 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 17978 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $875 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 125% since 2019.
The population of 17978 is primarily White (97.46%). Residents are less-educated — 5.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 17978 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 17978 in Spring Glen, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 670 residents, a median household income of $59,444, and a median home value of $233,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.